The Sakra Institute of Spine Surgery is one of the finest tertiary care centres for spinal
diseases in India. The unit is headed by Dr. Satish Rudrappa, (Director of Institute of
Neurosciences, Senior Consultant Neurosurgery & Head - Department of Spine Surgery at Sakra
World Hospital, Bangalore) and comprises of Dr. Swaroop Gopal, Senior Consultant - Neuro
Surgery & Director – Neurosciences, Consultant Dr N. Chandrashekar and Associate Consultant
Dr Ramachandran Govindasamy. The centre has a very strong focus in clinical and basic
science research and is AOSPINE recognized centre for last 2 years. The centre has been the
proud recipient of many national and international awards.

Spine disorders can be effectively treated by medications, physiotherapy. However, when all
other treatment options fail to restore back normalcy, spine surgery becomes the only
solution for chronic back-pain and other back-related problems that cause severe immobility
and reduced quality of life. The Spinal surgeries are extremely specialized procedures which
requires both skill & advanced technology. The state-of-the-art operations theatres,
advanced ICUs and superior quality equipment’s like Neuro – monitoring, High resolution
Intra – operative CT image intensifier (C-AM), 3 – Tesla MRI has made surgeries safer,
faster and more efficient.

Sakra’s conservative approach uses pain intervention and superior neuro rehab therapy when
possible and minimally -invasive spine surgery when crucial. This has helped us heal
thousands of spinal disorders, thus making us the Best Spine Surgery Centers of India.

Uniqueness:

- Spine & Orthopedics surgeons work together, which brings a
comprehensive diagnose and cure for the patient ailment.

- All types of Spinal disorders are treated from Spinal cord tumors
to deformities correction surgery.

- 2500+ surgeries performed in last 5 years

Conditions treated:

Sciatica

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Adult Degenerative Scoliosis

Back Pain

Cervical Stenosis

Cervical Disc Herniation

Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

Cervical Radiculopathy

Degenerative Disc Disease

Spondylolisthesis-Degenerative

Compression Fractures

Low Back Sprains and Strains

Herniated Lumbar Disc

Lumbar Disc Herniation

Osteoporosis

Spondylolisthesis Isthmic

Lumbar Stenosis

Cervical Stenosis

Neck Pain

Spondylosis

Neck Strains and Sprains

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Scoliosis & Kyphosis

Sacral Tumor

Atlantoaxial dislocation

Spinal cord tumor

Intradural Tumor

Spinal cord glioma

Spinal cord meningioma

Neurofibroma

Neuromuscular scoliosis

Thoracolumbar fractures

Cervical Spine Injury

Spinal cord injuries

Frequently Asked Questions:

The spine or backbone consists of small bones called
vertebrae arranged one on top of the other. The
vertebrae contain a hole in the center through which the
spinal cord passes. In between
vertebrae, soft masses of tissue called intervertebral
discs are present which protects the vertebrae from
damage during movement. Injuries, infections,
age-related changes, tumors and
other disease conditions like scoliosis or ankylosing
spondylitis may cause damage to the spine or the nerve
roots emerging from the spinal cord. In patients who do
not respond to conservative
treatments like physiotherapy and medications, spinal
surgery might be the only option.

In spinal surgery, an opening may be made through the
skin and muscles of the back, front or side of the body
to reach the spine and rectify the infirmity. Today,
with the advancement in
technology, many of the procedures may be performed
through a small opening using an endoscope or microscope
called as minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS).
Lesser damage to muscles
around the spine, faster recovery and lesser pain are
the advantages of MISS. Other newer methods include
artificial disc replacement procedures which completely
preserve the mobility
of the spine yet confer admirable stability as well.